Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

Audio and Video Equipment Techs

Studio Grips

Best Boy

Audio and Video Engineer

Studio Lighting Tech

Sound Recording

Audio Technician

Digital Media

Job Information

Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Information

Job applicants will face keen competition for jobs in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher; prospects are expected to be better in small cities and towns.

Technical school, community college, or college training in broadcast technology, electronics, or computer networking provides the best preparation.

About 29 percent of these workers are in broadcasting, mainly in radio and television stations, and 15 percent work in the motion picture, video, and sound recording industries.